CBU imports hit US$1.57 billion; Vietcombank mulls merger with other bank; Cashew sector still relies on material imports; Exports to Russia seen declining as ruble falls; Business development policies to be prioritised in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a list of 144 parts, which will be produced by local suppliers in partnership with Samsung Electronics Viet Nam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ministry of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang on Monday, Nov 17, conceded that the Government has not provided sufficient support to the domestic supporting industry,

 PM calls for greater efforts to keep 5.8% economic growth; Vietnam simplifies corporate tax payment procedures; Indonesian firms explore M&As; Bank employees still living large despite doldrums

The South Korean electronics group Samsung has agreed to cooperate with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Foreign Investment Agency and the Vietnam Association of Mechanical Industry to develop domestic support industries.

Few Vietnamese businesses open to outsourcing study; More domestic consumers put purchases on credit; East Sea dispute encourages consumption of Vietnamese goods, deputy minister; Dubai group looks to invest in Vietnam

 Denmark studies technology use by Vietnamese firms; US imposes anti-dumping tax on Vietnam’s steel pipe; Vietnam inflation held steady in May; Hanoi to host Mid-term Vietnam Business Forum 2014

 Hanoi backs support industries; State petrol management may loosen; Hanoi hosts Vietnam-Japan Economic Summit; Car makers plead for Gov't help

 Bigger incentives proposed to spur supporting industries; Vung Tau swoops into top ten; Procedures still concern realty developers; Kinh Do ventures into instant noodle market

Japan to fortify supporting industries; Rental housing sector to fire up; Ha Noi to open 1,400 hotel rooms; Garment exports grow 32%; Small wood processors face shortage of capital